ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 17752, 11 April 1921, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

KING'S THEATRE.

" A Modern Adventuress," is the title of the melodrama prees»nted by Fullers' Dramatic Players at the Kind's Theatre, Newton, on Saturday. The play proved as fascinating snd appealing to the audience a3 the preceding productions h*ve done, and the popular company received a warm ovation, at the close. The daring schemes of the unscrupulous woman who was the central figure of the drama allowed of no dull momenta. There were many thrilling scenes, exedtememt beinS pajtirmlarly intense fn the passages where the fair intriguer succeeded in accusing the man she loved to distrust his wife. Vivette, an Italian girl, marries Harry Delby, the Bon of a wealthy banker. Pietro Donelii, a sculptor, who is in love with Vivette, journeya to England to obtain his revenge upon the man who won her from him. Violet Meredith, U\e adventuress, uses him as a tool to secure +he separation of Vivette and Harry. Under her instructions Pietro goes to Vivette's bedroom at night, and is there discovered by Harry, who denounces his wife and divorces her. Violet tries to per-sr-ade Harry to m>rry her, and so nearly does she succeed in accompliehinff ber desires that it is not until the wedding is about to take place that her treachery is revealed. The adventuress adds another murder to her list of crimes by killing Pietro, who repented of his connivance with her, her other victim being Harry's father. Miss Clarice Warner, who made her firstappearance with the company, created a distinctly favourable impression in the role of Vivette Delby. She acted, with great naturalness, and at the same time showed her ability to make the most of the emotional incidents in which she was concerned. Miss Warner is a decidft<i acquisition to the comptoiy. Mr. Georgo Cross, as Pietro, .gave a very fine study of the Italian sculptor. The part was a difficult one, but Mr. Croea made the character a very real one by his excellent taste. He was especially good in a remarkable scene, in which he imagines he hears Vivette calling to him from a statue he has executed of her. Miss Muriel Dale acted cleverly as the adventuress, while Mr Kenneth Carliele wao well suited as her partner in evil-doing. Mr. John Galway took the role of Harry Dolby, Mr. Crosbie Ward was seen as Beal, a detective, and Mr. W. H. Ayr had a brief career on the stage as William Dolby, the banker. A clever study of an old man was given by Mr. Walter Cornock. as Steve Meredith. The humour of the play was supplied in abundant measure by Miss Dorothy Cope, as Sally, and Mr. Jack McGowam, as a wealthy Yorkphireman, whom she eventually captures. The minor characters were in capable hands. The drama will be repeated each evening this week until Saturday. OPERA HOUBE.

Among the newcomers who will make | their appearance on the new programme at j the Opera House to-day will be Ferry the i Frog, who will be remembered by patrons I as a wonderfully clever contortionist ap- ! rearing here about 12 years ago. His new offering, however, is said to Burpas»,his for- j mer act. Other artists, who are making i their first appearance in the Dominion, are ! Gus T. Raglus. Fifi rie Tisne, and Fredo j and Son. novelty acrobats'. The bouncir-g ! ball act of the firafc performer is said to ' be unique, while Fifi is a Parisienne with : some original methods of entertaining. ! Fresh acts will be submitted by the rest of : the artists, including Newman and Wynne, Grahame and Phillips, the Darraghs, and Joe Hurley. The box plan is at Richardson's. ORGAN RECITAL. An excellent musical programme was provided at the organ recital in the Town Hall, on Saturday evening. The city organist, Mj. Maughan Barnett, played several pleasing organ selections, including " Marche Solennolle " (Mailly). Ceear Fra-nck's " Pastorale," an English folk scrag, " Robin-arThruok," Mendelssohn's " Sonata No. 5," Dvorak's " Humoresque." variations on " The Old Folks at Home," and " Allegro Vrsttoe " (Morandi). Mr. K«nneth Impett sue with successe the songsi: " Wait " (iyHardelot), "To Anthea " (Hatton), and "I Did Not Know" {Trotece). Mr. Leo Whittaker was at the piano. THE MASQUERADERS. An excellent entertainment on original lines is promised by the M&eqneraders, a company who will commence a short season at His Majesty|s Theatre on Wednesday evening. The artists are all of high standing and the company claims to present the most novel numbers and settings erver produced by a similar organisation. A leading feature of the programme will be the Maori speciality by Mr. L. Fairfax and the entire oompany in native costume. During the season the company will present programmes com prising varied items from grand opera to revue. The performers will be supported by an orchestra of 13 players under the baton of Mr. George Pownall. The box plan for the Reason opens this morning at Lewis Eady and Sons'. Day sales will be at Coleman's. His Majesty's Arcade. ENGLISH PIERROTS. The English Pierrots are viaiting the Evelyn Firth Home at Parnell this afternoon i for the purpose of entertaining the patients there.

FLELD-HUTCHENS CONCERT. A concert which should appeal to musiclovers will be given in the Town Hall this evening by Miss Etta Field and Mr. Frank Hutchens, assisted by Messrs. Maughan Barnett. Cyril Towsoy, and Kenneth Impett. Miss Field has achieved considerable success in Sydney, and the Auckland public will now have the opportunity to bear her in some of her beet songß. Mr. Hutchens has selected many famous classics and favourite modern pieces for the pianoforte. Mr. Kenneth Impett will also sing. The box plan is at Lewis Eadys.